European Accounting Director

JR Italy; Varese; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Director to lead the development of internal accounting processes in a dynamic retail environment. This role offers full ownership and autonomy, allowing you to implement best practices while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX standards. You will work closely with the European Finance Director and oversee a team, driving financial transformation initiatives. With a focus on efficiency and strategic development, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence accounting practices across a significant revenue-generating business. Flexible working arrangements enhance the appeal of this vital role.

Competenze

• Experience in US GAAP and SOX compliance processes.
• Proven track record in developing accounting procedures.

Mansioni

• Enhance internal accounting processes for efficiency.
• Support US GAAP and SOX audits across the region.

Conoscenze

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Accounting process development

Leadership

Financial reporting

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

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Altus Partners have been retained by a market leading US PE Backed Retail business to secure a Accounting Director based in Milan.

This is a key strategic hire offering full ownership and autonomy to develop internal accounting processes and promote best practice across the region.

There will also be an emphasis on ensuring US GAAP reporting standards and SOX compliance processes are fully adhered to within the group.

The European business of this US brand has revenues of circa €1bn with an EBITDA of €200m.

This opportunity will be based in Central Milan with flexible working / 2 days per week in the office.

THE ROLE:

This opportunity will have a core focus around the ongoing development and efficiency of internal accounting processes across the region.

Key responsibilities:

• Reporting directly into the European Finance Director, you will review current processes and implement / execute a plan to further develop and enhance the efficiency of these internal controls and processes.
• Ongoing documenting of internal processes and best practice to be utilised across the region.
• Reviewing of the month end accounts across the region before submitting results to the US.
• Review balance sheet and pnl trends providing key insights and commentary.
• Support with US GAAP and SOX audits across the region.
• Drive the adoption of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Ad hoc projects and finance transformation initiatives.
• Supporting and developing a team of four team, whilst remaining ‘hands on’ and in the detail.

You will be based in the Milan Office, with regional travel when required based on business need

THE REQUIREMENTS

• US GAAP / SOX exposure.
• A track record of developing core accounting processes and procedures.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to a large cap international business environment.